Strut Your Stuff!

Every day we hear or read that some form of exercise is important to our individual health, beauty and overall well being.

Exercise is really about YOU and how you want to feel and look.  It’s that portion of the day that you indulge and pamper yourself.  Its focus is you…..not the kids, husband, boy/girl friend…..it’s your time to be simply YOU!

How much exercise?

Well that changes periodically but the general consensus over the years has been that one should exercise 20-30 minutes per day, consistently.

 Yes there are mountains of information stating that you should get in about two hours of aerobic activity and two hours of strength training sessions per week. 

The bottom line is whatever you can do and like, do it……be it 5 minutes; 10 minutes or 20 minutes……it all helps.

So what kind of exercise is good?

Whatever you like….running, swimming, walking, hiking, yoga, or getting on the treadmill….it’s about you and whatever you like doing, do it!

Walking is the least expensive.  A good pair of walking shoes is all that is needed.

Once you get beyond walking cost start cropping in…..running requires better shoes to absorb shock (especially the heal area); hiking necessitates not only a good pair of shoes but other equipment and needs (water) that we have to carry.

Swimming is a great exercise and one can do aerobics in the pool creating for themselves resistant training which help the vascular system.  But you cannot beat it if you have sore legs; coming back from surgery----just appears to be a natural environment to get your body well.

Where to exercise?

Most people instantly think of a gym but home is as good a place to exercise as any.  Mentioned were walking, running and the like but light weights can be introduced to give one a change in any exercise routine.  You may want to introduce a workout ball; resistance bands; and yoga.  Let your imagination run wild.  This is about YOU!

What does exercising do for you?

 According to the experts exercise combats chronic disease, strengthens your heart and lungs, and helps you sleep better once your head hits the pillow.  Exercising helps your immune system and other body functions.  It has been stated that exercising can reduce medical bills.

Schedule me in!

To be sure an effort has to be made.  Many of us schedule beauty appointments, business meetings, play dates for our kids, so why not schedule an exercise period for yourself?

Exercising is a way of catering to your needs and interests.  It is a time to pamper you.

Wear the right clothes to make exercising comfortable.  Exercising is about you and good health.  There is no one more important than you. 

Exercise not only improves your health but adds to your beauty.  Everyone wants to look good and at their best.  Exercising is the way to stay trim, fit and feel good……..it’s all about YOU!  Go and strut your stuff!

When to exercise?

Generally early in the morning or in the evening is when most people do their exercising.  But any time of the day which you decide on is a good time.  Just be careful when exercising mid-day in the summer.  Wear sun-block to protect your skin.  Just be sensible.